Registrar At Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT), New Delhi
Table of Contents
- About TDSAT and the Registrar post
- Vacancy details (at a glance)
- Eligibility (who can apply)
- Judicial service stream
- Courts/tribunals/government stream
- How to apply (address and timeline)
- Why this vacancy matters (career perspective)
Telecom Disputes Settlement & Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT), New Delhi has invited applications for 1 post of Registrar on deputation basis, carrying Pay Level 14 (₹1,44,200–₹2,18,200) under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with applications to be submitted within 30 days of publication of the circular/advertisement in Employment News.
About TDSAT and the Registrar post
TDSAT is a statutory tribunal that adjudicates disputes and hears appeals relating to the telecom sector (and allied broadcasting/cable matters), functioning as a specialized forum for high-stakes regulatory and commercial disputes. The Registrar is a senior administrative-cum-procedural authority in a tribunal setup, typically responsible for registry operations, case-flow administration, court management support, and ensuring compliance with tribunal procedures and directions.
Vacancy details (at a glance)
- Post: Registrar.
- Number of posts: 01.
- Mode of appointment: Deputation.
- Pay Level: Level-14 (₹1,44,200–₹2,18,200) as per 7th CPC.
- Location/Office: TDSAT, Room No. 478, 4th Floor, Hotel Samrat, Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi–110021.
Eligibility (who can apply)
The LiveLaw brief and the vacancy circular indicate two broad eligibility streams—judicial service officers and officers from courts/tribunals/government bodies:
Judicial service stream
Eligible officers include those in Superior/Higher Judicial Service who are:
- Holding an analogous post of District Judge/Additional District Judge on regular basis in Level 14, or
- Holding District Judge/Additional District Judge in Level 13 with 3 years’ regular service in that level.
Courts/tribunals/government stream
Officers of Courts/Tribunals/Central or State Government/UTs/autonomous or statutory bodies/PSUs/universities/research institutes who:
- Hold an analogous post in the parent cadre on regular basis and possess a Bachelor’s degree in Law, or
- Have 3 years’ regular service in Level 13 (Pay Matrix) and possess a Bachelor’s degree in Law.
Because this is a deputation post, applicants must generally apply through proper channel, with vigilance clearance and cadre controlling authority approvals as required under deputation norms.
How to apply (address and timeline)
Interested candidates must submit the application in the prescribed format to:
Registrar-cum-Principal Secretary, TDSAT
Room No. 478, 4th Floor, Hotel Samrat,
Kautilya Marg, Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi – 110021.
Deadline: Within 30 days of publication of the vacancy circular/advertisement in Employment News (the circular is dated mid‑January 2026).
Why this vacancy matters (career perspective)
For eligible officers, Registrar (TDSAT) is a high-responsibility role in a premier sectoral tribunal where case management intersects with telecom regulation, government litigation, and high-value commercial disputes. It is particularly relevant for judicial/tribunal officers seeking deputation exposure in a specialized national forum and for senior government/PSU legal-administrative officers who have handled litigation coordination, registry administration, and procedural compliance.
Official Notification: https://tdsat.gov.in//admin/notice/uploads/Vacancy%20Circular%20Jan%202026.pdf

